Question 1

Discuss the role self-disclosure plays in a relationship and the possible barriers to self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure is important for buildin

Question 2

According to the Onion Theory of communication, what best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

Accepted Answer

A)  We begin with our unpleasant qualities first to be upfront with the other person. 
B)  We share about ourselves from the inside out. 
C)  We share about ourselves beginning with the least personal information. 
D)  We begin with our best qualities to paint the best picture possible. 
A)  We begin with our unpleasant qualities first to be upfront with the other person. 
B)  We share about ourselves from the inside out. 
C)  We share about ourselves beginning with the least personal information. 
D)  We begin with our best qualities to paint the best picture possible.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of using a hedge in a conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's really cold in here, isn't it? 
B)  I think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind turning up the heat? 
C)  I may be wrong but it feels way colder today than yesterday. 
D)  It feels much colder today. Am I wrong? 
A)  It's really cold in here, isn't it? 
B)  I think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind turning up the heat? 
C)  I may be wrong but it feels way colder today than yesterday. 
D)  It feels much colder today. Am I wrong?

Question 4

In intimate relationships, texting is not usually not used for ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  clarify misunderstandings 
B)  apologe 
C)  be callous 
D)  express affection 
A)  clarify misunderstandings 
B)  apologe 
C)  be callous 
D)  express affection

Question 5

What best describes the three goals of communication discussed in your chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  After someone meets the first goal, his or her messages can progress to the next goal level. 
B)  Messages related to the first goal of communication are not as personal in nature. 
C)  The three goals are not related to each other. 
D)  The three goals compete with each other. 
A)  After someone meets the first goal, his or her messages can progress to the next goal level. 
B)  Messages related to the first goal of communication are not as personal in nature. 
C)  The three goals are not related to each other. 
D)  The three goals compete with each other.

Question 6

A group of researchers repeated Brizendine's study of vocabulary using electronically activated recorders and found men and women both used _________ words per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  8,000 
B)  20,000 
C)  7,000 
D)  16,000 
A)  8,000 
B)  20,000 
C)  7,000 
D)  16,000

Question 7

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overall gender differences in many areas of communication are small. 
B)  Gender differences explain a significant amount of the variation between men and women's communication styles. 
C)  Younger men and women show less gender differences than older generations did. 
D)  While the stereotype is that women talk more than men, research shows that men use many more words per day than women. 
A)  Overall gender differences in many areas of communication are small. 
B)  Gender differences explain a significant amount of the variation between men and women's communication styles. 
C)  Younger men and women show less gender differences than older generations did. 
D)  While the stereotype is that women talk more than men, research shows that men use many more words per day than women.

Question 8

According to research findings, what is true related to nonverbal communication patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young children are equal to young adults in detecting nonverbal cues. 
B)  Young children tend to identify a wider range of emotional expressions than teens or college students. 
C)  As people age, they begin to lose their ability to recognize emotional expressions. 
D)  While verbal communication differs greatly from culture to culture, nonverbal communication is fairly consistent among cultures. 
A)  Young children are equal to young adults in detecting nonverbal cues. 
B)  Young children tend to identify a wider range of emotional expressions than teens or college students. 
C)  As people age, they begin to lose their ability to recognize emotional expressions. 
D)  While verbal communication differs greatly from culture to culture, nonverbal communication is fairly consistent among cultures.

Question 9

Trust in a relationship is highly correlated to level of self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What does the author of your textbook suggest is responsible for the level of body dissatisfaction in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education 
B)  Gender roles 
C)  The media 
D)  Family expectations 
A)  Education 
B)  Gender roles 
C)  The media 
D)  Family expectations

Question 11

In the heat of the moment, Jordan tells his partner he is going to pack all of his things and move out-when in reality he has no plans to leave. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overkill 
B)  Overgeneralization 
C)  Defensiveness 
D)  Validation 
A)  Overkill 
B)  Overgeneralization 
C)  Defensiveness 
D)  Validation

Question 12

Research finds that couples who communicate with each other about sexuality issues are _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  more sexually adventurous than those who do not 
B)  more sexually promiscuous than those who do not 
C)  more likely to report higher levels of relationship satisfaction. 
D)  more likely to report higher levels of jealousy. 
A)  more sexually adventurous than those who do not 
B)  more sexually promiscuous than those who do not 
C)  more likely to report higher levels of relationship satisfaction. 
D)  more likely to report higher levels of jealousy.

Question 13

A person with ____________ will often expect to be accepted by his or her partners.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive self-images 
B)  negative self-esteem 
C)  neutral self-disclosure 
D)  positive self-esteem 
A)  positive self-images 
B)  negative self-esteem 
C)  neutral self-disclosure 
D)  positive self-esteem

Question 14

Research into social networks has found that the shape and size of a network affects its usefulness to the member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to your text, which of the following is an example of validating a speaker's comments?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I agree with what you said." 
B)  "Um-hum," while having direct eye contact. 
C)  "I think that idea is ridiculous." 
D)  "I can understand why you might feel that way." 
A)  "I agree with what you said." 
B)  "Um-hum," while having direct eye contact. 
C)  "I think that idea is ridiculous." 
D)  "I can understand why you might feel that way."

Question 16

Peter fought with his girlfriend and walked away from the conversation to avoid conflict. This is an example of _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the silent treatment 
B)  stress 
C)  a positive relationship 
D)  None of these are correct 
A)  the silent treatment 
B)  stress 
C)  a positive relationship 
D)  None of these are correct

Question 17

John Gottman and colleagues found that same-sex couples were more positive than heterosexual couples when discussing areas of conflict in their relationships. Which of the following reasons do the researchers believe contribute to this difference?

Accepted Answer

A)  Same-sex couples typically tend to value equality more so than do heterosexual couples. 
B)  Same-sex couples typically tend to value discussing conflict in their relationships more so than do heterosexual couples. 
C)  Same-sex couples typically tend to use more nonverbal communication than do heterosexual couples. 
D)  Same-sex couples typically have more rigid gender roles than do heterosexual couples. 
A)  Same-sex couples typically tend to value equality more so than do heterosexual couples. 
B)  Same-sex couples typically tend to value discussing conflict in their relationships more so than do heterosexual couples. 
C)  Same-sex couples typically tend to use more nonverbal communication than do heterosexual couples. 
D)  Same-sex couples typically have more rigid gender roles than do heterosexual couples.

Question 18

What does the author of your textbook suggest that helps facilitate a meaningful conversation about sexuality in a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Know correct terminology and have a sexual vocabulary. 
B)  Know detailed information about each of your partner's past sexual experiences. 
C)  Use the scientific terms for sexual organs, behaviors, and activities. 
D)  Wait until later in the relationship to have conversations related to values-based sexuality topics. 
A)  Know correct terminology and have a sexual vocabulary. 
B)  Know detailed information about each of your partner's past sexual experiences. 
C)  Use the scientific terms for sexual organs, behaviors, and activities. 
D)  Wait until later in the relationship to have conversations related to values-based sexuality topics.

Question 19

Which of the following important components does not contribute to healthy sexual communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-disclosure 
B)  Negative self-esteem 
C)  Trust and nonverbal communication 
D)  Positive self-image 
A)  Self-disclosure 
B)  Negative self-esteem 
C)  Trust and nonverbal communication 
D)  Positive self-image

Question 20

Who would likely be the BEST at decoding and translating nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jeremy, a 10-year-old boy 
B)  Priya, a 25-year-old woman 
C)  Esther, a 75-year-old woman 
D)  Hector, a 40-year-old man 
A)  Jeremy, a 10-year-old boy 
B)  Priya, a 25-year-old woman 
C)  Esther, a 75-year-old woman 
D)  Hector, a 40-year-old man

Discuss the role self-disclosure plays in a relationship and the possible barriers to self-disclosure.

According to the Onion Theory of communication, what best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

Which of the following is an example of using a hedge in a conversation?

In intimate relationships, texting is not usually not used for ___________________.

What best describes the three goals of communication discussed in your chapter?

A group of researchers repeated Brizendine's study of vocabulary using electronically activated recorders and found men and women both used _________ words per day.

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

According to research findings, what is true related to nonverbal communication patterns?

Trust in a relationship is highly correlated to level of self-disclosure.

What does the author of your textbook suggest is responsible for the level of body dissatisfaction in the United States?

In the heat of the moment, Jordan tells his partner he is going to pack all of his things and move out-when in reality he has no plans to leave. What is this an example of?

Research finds that couples who communicate with each other about sexuality issues are _____________.

A person with ____________ will often expect to be accepted by his or her partners.

Research into social networks has found that the shape and size of a network affects its usefulness to the member.

According to your text, which of the following is an example of validating a speaker's comments?

Peter fought with his girlfriend and walked away from the conversation to avoid conflict. This is an example of _______________.

John Gottman and colleagues found that same-sex couples were more positive than heterosexual couples when discussing areas of conflict in their relationships. Which of the following reasons do the researchers believe contribute to this difference?

What does the author of your textbook suggest that helps facilitate a meaningful conversation about sexuality in a relationship?

Which of the following important components does not contribute to healthy sexual communication?

Who would likely be the BEST at decoding and translating nonverbal communication?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

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Exam 3: Communication and Sexuality

Discuss the role self-disclosure plays in a relationship and the possible barriers to self-disclosure.

According to the Onion Theory of communication, what best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

Which of the following is an example of using a hedge in a conversation?

In intimate relationships, texting is not usually not used for ___________________.

What best describes the three goals of communication discussed in your chapter?

A group of researchers repeated Brizendine's study of vocabulary using electronically activated recorders and found men and women both used _________ words per day.

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

According to research findings, what is true related to nonverbal communication patterns?

Trust in a relationship is highly correlated to level of self-disclosure.

What does the author of your textbook suggest is responsible for the level of body dissatisfaction in the United States?

In the heat of the moment, Jordan tells his partner he is going to pack all of his things and move out-when in reality he has no plans to leave. What is this an example of?

Research finds that couples who communicate with each other about sexuality issues are _____________.

A person with ____________ will often expect to be accepted by his or her partners.

Research into social networks has found that the shape and size of a network affects its usefulness to the member.

According to your text, which of the following is an example of validating a speaker's comments?

Peter fought with his girlfriend and walked away from the conversation to avoid conflict. This is an example of _______________.

John Gottman and colleagues found that same-sex couples were more positive than heterosexual couples when discussing areas of conflict in their relationships. Which of the following reasons do the researchers believe contribute to this difference?

What does the author of your textbook suggest that helps facilitate a meaningful conversation about sexuality in a relationship?

Which of the following important components does not contribute to healthy sexual communication?

Who would likely be the BEST at decoding and translating nonverbal communication?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

Filters